Yamas: Ethical Roots for Inner Peace

Yamas: Ethical Roots for Inner Peace

Yoga isn’t just about what happens on the mat — it’s how we live every moment. In this episode, Rahul and Prasanna unpack the five Yamas from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras — non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, moderation, and non-greed — and explore how these timeless values apply to our modern, messy lives. From family chaos and work stress to leadership and AI ethics, they share funny, real-world examples of how practicing Yamas is a 24/7 daily discipline — not a one-time act. 🧘‍♂️ Discover how small, conscious choices — like speaking kindly, being honest, or letting go — can turn ordinary days into mindful living. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

The Eight Limbs of Yoga – A Life Compass

Yoga isn’t just what you do on the mat — it’s how you live every day. In this lighthearted, insightful episode, two high-school friends, Prasanna and Rahul, unpack Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga — from kindness and self-discipline to breath, focus, and meditation. Discover how awareness and mindfulness can turn everyday moments into yoga practice. 🧘‍♀️ Listen now to find your life compass — one limb at a time.

What is Yoga? Beyond Poses & Postures

In our very first episode of Beyond the Mat – Yoga for Real Life, hosts Prasanna and Rahul explore the true meaning of yoga—far beyond stretching and fitness. Drawing on Patanjali’s first two Yoga Sutras, they reveal yoga as a living discipline that calms the mind and brings clarity, harmony, and freedom. Listeners will discover: * Why Patanjali begins with the phrase “Atha Yoga Anushasanam” – “Now, the discipline of yoga begins.” * The five states of the mind—from restless to still—and how to recognize your own state. * The essence of “Yogash Chitta Vritti Nirodhah”—yoga as the stilling of mental fluctuations. * Practical ways to start yoga now—with awareness, breathing, and small daily disciplines. Whether you’re new to yoga or curious about its philosophy, this episode offers a fresh, practical perspective that you can apply to your everyday life—right here, right now.

Manas Puja

Designed to follow your traditional Hindu Pujas, this Sanskrit Manas Puja offers a mental (Manas) offering, deepening your devotional practice